Learn how to integrate efficient online service opportunities into nonprofit organizations.   Many organizations have lost the ability to involve volunteers during this new virtual world we are living in, but you can learn to use this new reality to improve your volunteer involvement. You will learn some new ways you can involve volunteers and how you can find them, recruit them, and train them virtually. You will also learn how to keep these volunteers involved in your organization in…

This question came up in one of my recent micro-trainings...who owns your nonprofit organization? Is it the ED? The Board? The Donors? This can be a big, tricky question with complicated answers, but I’m here to break it down and help you figure it out for your organization. If you’ve never given this question significant thought (or maybe you avoid it altogether), this is your chance to gain some clarity. Join me on Tuesday, April 13th at 1pm EST for…

Session 1 Live demo in InDesign with instruction followed by a short Q&A on class topics. In this class, you’ll learn: How to create an InDesign document from scratch for print and digital projects. What bleed is and when you need it. Setting up a basic grid and recommended margins for different documents. What facing pages are and when you should use them. How to import images and check resolution to make sure they won't be blurry. Key tools in…

Session 1 Live demo in InDesign with instruction followed by a short Q&A on class topics. In this class, you’ll learn: How to create an InDesign document from scratch for print and digital projects. What bleed is and when you need it. Setting up a basic grid and recommended margins for different documents. What facing pages are and when you should use them. How to import images and check resolution to make sure they won't be blurry. Key tools in…

Retaining loyal supporters should be near the top of your priority list in 2021. Recurring donors tend to give more (and stay involved longer) than one-time donors! Join us on Tuesday, April 13th from 2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT for an interactive session that's all about recurring donors! It will be led by Erica Waasdorp, President of A Direct Solution and author of Monthly Giving: The Sleeping Giant and The Monthly Donor Roadmap (among other resources!). Erica will present a session focused on starting or improving a recurring giving…

If your business accepts credit cards or cash payments you need to be aware of the fraud risks for these types of payments. This course is designed to review the issue of fraud in the cash accounts and cash maintained at a business location. It will also cover the various types of credit card frauds that occur in businesses. Examples of actual frauds will be provided so participants can understand how the frauds are being committed and how they were…

Join us on April 14-15, 2021, for the Responsive Nonprofit Summit, a two-day virtual learning experience for forward-thinking nonprofit fundraisers and leaders, hosted by Virtuous. This is not your typical virtual event. You’ll be front-row with world-class nonprofit and thought leaders, participate in hands-on, discussion-driven workshops during breakout sessions, and build lasting connections with like-minded peers. From the latest in fundraising and marketing to in-the-trenches case studies, get the insights and connections you need to grow in 2021 and beyond.…

2020 was a unique year for all aspects of business. One thing it showed us was the importance of understanding the role of management and executing the process while understanding the workplace is made up of individuals of all generations, cultures and moral values. We have seen how expectations of millennials vs. "the older" generation can vary dramatically. Attitudes and reactions to simple, day to day management instruction can be interpreted in numerous ways. And expectations for work output can…

Fundraising is about money, right?  Well, not really.  We’ll share three reasons why fundraising is super important to the success of your organization. Fundraising Made Simple Webinars, hosted by Larry C Johnson, Founder of The Eight Principles, are brief one-topic sessions exploring the current hottest questions in fundraising. In fifteen minutes, Larry provides insight and ideas on a subject of keen interest. Larry invites questions and discussion from the audience. Join the discussion and discover how to tune up your…

Session 1 Live demo in InDesign with instruction followed by a short Q&A on class topics. In this class, you’ll learn: How to create an InDesign document from scratch for print and digital projects. What bleed is and when you need it. Setting up a basic grid and recommended margins for different documents. What facing pages are and when you should use them. How to import images and check resolution to make sure they won't be blurry. Key tools in…

This presentation covers... Virtual event logistics to help you imagine how to operate your event online. Creating a virtual event page that drives optimal results. Fundraising strategies to help you raise more through your virtual event. Livestreaming tips and best practices to keep your viewers engaged. Marketing your virtual event to get a broader audience. Insights learned from past virtual events that have been successful. + more!

With the onset of the COVID-19 virus and the shutdown of the worldwide economy the government has enacted three stimulus plans and numerous executive orders and regulatory changes. Are you up to date on all the various stimulus packages and tax breaks, including recent SBA and IRS guidance? This course is designed to review changes made to help people and businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic, so accountants and other financial providers can properly advise their clients on the recent changes.…

Technology has never been so essential to the success of our nation's non-profits in their ability and capacity to carry out their noble missions. It’s playing both an essential role in empowering staff and volunteers to be achieve more in their roles working remotely from home, and it makes it possible for them to virtually discover, cultivate, solicit and steward donors and prospects to continue to develop resources to sustain their good works. We’re excited about highlighting experts from Microsoft…

Bootcamp for fundraisers & leaders to engage donors & alumni online! 4 Interactive weekly sessions, lab, and 1:1 coaching sessions! About this Event ***Special group rates available upon request*** Let's ramp up your online donor events in 2021! Create sparks online and engage your funders on Zoom and the latest spatial audio platforms! Bring innovative ideas to your organization! No more Zoom-fatigue! Experience how to turn Zoom into an innovative donor engagement and cultivation platform, and to use the latest Spatial…

VolunteerPlainTalk is a blog (and podcast) for and about volunteer managers and the unique challenges we face. Like most volunteer managers, I began my volunteer manager career with lofty intent. Over the years, I have been humbled, inspired, frustrated, renewed, downcast, amused, and shocked. What a learning experience it has been so far! I have spent over 25 years in volunteer management, have held the CVA certification since 2005, have presented on the state and national level, have written for…

Join us for our first Fundraising Lab of the year! During this workshop, you’ll gain new ideas for hosting hybrid events, get insight on new Qgiv enhancements, see what other Qgiv customers are doing to reach their fundraising goals, and have the opportunity to join your peers in a roundtable discussion. You can join for the full event or pop in for a specific session if you’re pressed for time. We’d love to see you, no matter how long you…